Hospital Bag Checklist

Things For Labor

– Index cards for your partner and doula to read to you (favorite verses, lyrics, quotes; good memories to remind her about; reasons she wants to birth this way; etc.)
– Your own pillows with brightly colored pillowcases

– Your favorite shampoo and soap–the first shower after birth will be one of the most refreshing showers you will ever have.
– List of family members and friends to call
– Baby book to write down your memories of the birth while they’re fresh on your mind
– Baby’s going home outfit, including footies and knit cap
– A properly installed, inspected, level, rear-facing, well-tightened car seat with a five-point harness– Mommy’s going home outfit, including nursing bra
– Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, etc)
– Books or dvds for the hospital stay